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Wake-up call at the Vatican

Irish ayes smiling

A top Irish Catholic leader said the Church needs a "reality check" as the predominantly Catholic nation voted to approve gay marriage.

Ireland: 'Twas a lovely day

Linda Moser's nuptials are all shades of green, as she braves the elements - and aunties - of Ireland.

Ireland: Five of Dublin's most interesting pubs

Raise your glasses to these drinking establishments, writes Megan Singleton.

Missing student: Man detained

Police have detained a 21-year-old as part of the investigation into missing Glasgow student Karen Buckley.

Muliaina sticks with Irish team

Mils Muliaina is continuing to train with his professional Irish team, despite an allegation of sexual assault hanging over his head, his agent has confirmed.

Ireland invests in dairy sector

In the lobby of Ireland's Agriculture Department in Dublin, a flat-screen TV displays a digital clock counting down the seconds until April 1.

Ireland accidentally makes drugs legal

An Irish court has temporarily legalised certain class-A drugs after a law governing the possession of controlled substances was ruled unconstitutional.

Opinions split on Irish example

Some readers said we should take heed of the Celtic Tiger's demise, while others were more inclined to point out how different our economic situation is.

Tipperary: It's a long, long way to the truth

The real story about the song of wartime longing turns out to have a more earthy meaning, Peter Calder discovers.

Ex-wife loses Irish country estate fight

The ex-wife of a struck-off Papakura lawyer - who fled NZ during a SFO probe - is unable to bring a claim here to establish her stake in an Irish country estate.

Big banana deal in jeopardy

A $611 million unsolicited takeover proposal for Chiquita Brands could lead to the scrapping of its pending merger with Irish competitor Fyffes.

Irish dream of 'black gold' fades to sinking shares for finder

Ireland finally struck offshore oil, or so it seemed in 2012. But two years on, the company behind the find still hasn't found a partner to develop the oil field.

Jameson sets Jack Daniel's target amid Irish whiskey revival

Jameson Irish Whiskey has staked its future in a new distillery. It hopes it will double sales to compete with the world's biggest whiskey brands, such as Jack Daniel's.

Medtronic biggest yet to renounce US tax citizenship

Medical device maker Medtronic, is poised to become the biggest firm to escape the US tax system by shifting its incorporation abroad.

EU watchdog investigating tax breaks from Apple to Starbucks

Tax breaks for Apple, Starbucks and Fiat are under investigation in a clampdown on special treatment for companies.

Tech startups replace bankers as Dublin begins revival

Dublin's economic revival starts at places like 23 William Street South. The old building is filled with tech startups in a city once dominated by bankers and real-estate agents.

Unmarried mums' homes investigated after 800 bodies found

The Irish government is launching a full-scale investigation into controversial Catholic homes for unmarried mothers, following revelations that up to 800 infants died in one such institution over a 35-year period.